Record Description

This collection contains images of probate, land and property, naturalization, divorce and vital records from the County Clerk's Office in Philipsburg. This collection is being published as images become available.

For a list of records by localities, document type and dates currently published in this collection, select the Browse.

Citation for This Collection

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

Clerk of the District Court of the 3rd Judicial District. Granite County Records, 1893-1960. Granite County District Court, Philipsburg, Montana.

Record Content

Key genealogical facts found in the marriage records usually includes the following information:

Name of groom

Maiden name of bride

Date of marriage

Place of marriage

Groom's place and date of birth

Groom's father's name

Groom's mothers maiden name

Bride's father's name

Bride's mother's maiden name

Place of residence of the groom and bride

Names of cousins, brothers and sisters

How to Use the Record

To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:⇒Select the “Record Category”⇒Select the “Record Type, Volume, and Year Range” which takes you to the images.

Search the Collection
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page
⇒ Select the "Court records" category
⇒ Select the "Land and property records" category
⇒ Select the "Naturalization records" category
⇒ Select the "Probate records" category
⇒ Select the "Vital records" category which takes you to the images

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

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